productAS PART of its optimisation campaign Logistics 2030, EDEKA Nord again relies on the storage and picking systems of the general contractor Witron, for the design and implementation of the new regional warehouse in Neumünster.
articleThe innovative grocer and integrator says technological breakthroughs will boost the Ocado Smart Platform, allowing it to work faster with lower operating costs, with the strategic aims of providing shorter delivery times and quicker speed to market for installations.
articleStrike the right balance between building loyalty by serving consumers well, and managing the often very high costs associated with online delivery. The delivery conundrum is complex and hard to crack, reports Simon Duddy.
productDHL SUPPLY Chain will make a $15m investment in a Boston Dynamics robot a bid to further automate its warehousing in North America.
productA REPORT by Style Intelligence, a research firm focused on warehouse robotics, says ‘growth returned in 2021 having been stagnant at best in 2020, with many vendors reporting greater than 50% expansion’.
articleThe Christmas peak may have been a big mountain to climb, but retailers are increasingly aware that many of the challenges faced will continue well into the future. The sector must plan now for even higher levels of agility going forward. Louisa Hosegood sets out a five-point strategy for supply chain leaders.
productTHE TOY swap subscription service Whirli has expanded its warehouse operation in London to meet increasing demand for its service.
productTHE SOFTWARE and robotics start-up was acquired by Jungheinrich at the end of last year and will be used by the German intralogistics leader to expand into the AMR sector.
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productSTAYLINKED HAS launched the Evolve integration platform for UK warehouse and logistics providers.
newsCEVA LOGISTICS has won a long-term eCommerce fulfilment contract with fashion platform About You, for the management of a 40,000 sq m fulfillment operation in Poland.
productSWISSLOG HAS strengthened its leading position in e-grocery automation solutions by landing two new projects for Rohlik, the fast-growing European e-grocery retailer. The projects are part of the Rohlik 45 MEUR automation investments.
productUK SHOPPERS are almost twice as likely as their German counterparts to abandon their online shopping basket or switch retailer due to poor delivery options.
newsWAREHOUSE ROBOTICS start-up Exotec raised the $335m in Series D funding at a $2B valuation.
articleUK distribution centres (DCs) in 2022 have some major challenges ahead if they want to keep up with demand and unprecedented rapid e-commerce growth. In addition Covid-19 and Brexit have increased labour problems, which is leaving the DC short of qualified workers.
productRANGER ASSIST has been launched to offer person to goods (P2G) capability, as a for smaller spaces, quick ramp up and fast-moving inventory segments.
newsDP WORLD in the UK has announced it will fast-track the delivery of a speculative 119,000 sq ft green warehouse at London Gateway’s port-centric Logistics Park to meet unprecedented demand for space at the freeport site.
productA SIX-MONTH warehouse-wide hard-count inventory audit by online watch retailer, Watch Gang, has registered a 0% shrinkage rate for the first time and highest ever customer service levels.
newsACCORDING TO the latest research by Colliers, industrial occupiers are in a race for space as the UK is experiencing the lowest level of supply ever recorded.
articleWe have some great advice on warehouse automation from tech-led logistics firm GXO. Its UK & Ireland managing director Gavin Williams outlines some key options to consider and updates on GXO’s advances in automation.
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